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The food and drink industry is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, contributing more than £100bn to the economy every year.

When considering the UK is now only 50 per cent self-sufficient when it comes to pork – a figure which once stood at around 80 per cent – a hard Brexit deal could have a devastating impact on businesses such as Cranswick.

Cranswick is a FTSE 250 food manufacturer based in Hull (Image: Cranswick)

Despite the threat however, the Hull food giant is pushing ahead, with significant investment in its existing facilities.

Work is also underway on Cranswick’s new world-class £60m facility in Suffolk, which is expected to be completed by the end of the next financial year.

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Cranswick is remaining rooted in East Yorkshire though – the business recently struck a new deal with Holderness farmer Rick Buckle, as well as purchasing two new farms in South Cave and Reedness, near Goole.

“We are renowned for investment across the business, whether that is in production, processing, and more recently in poultry,” Mr Couch said.

Cranswick has invested £41m between April and October in its existing operations

“If you do not continue to invest, you can see your business deteriorate. A lot of our competitors are finding that, and it makes us fit for the future.”

It is not just the movement of goods and exports market that is vital.

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